US Investigations Services, Inc. (USIS) appoints new directors with significant government and business experience

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 16, 2007 – US Investigations Services, Inc. (USIS), a leading provider of pre-employment screening solutions, the largest provider of security investigations for the federal government, and a global supplier of national security services supporting critical federal programs, has elected the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, former congressman and most recently, U.S. Secretary of Transportation; Admiral Thomas H. Collins (ret.), former commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard; Michael K. Powell, former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission; and Michael D. McCurry, former White House press secretary to the company’s board of directors. The four new directors join Julie G. Richardson, Christopher C. Gunther, and Ronald A. Collins, all of Providence Equity Partners, and Randy E. Dobbs, CEO of USIS, on the Board.

" We are honored to have these proven leaders join our board at this time in USIS’ growth history,” said Richardson, a managing director of Providence Equity Partners. “With their strategic vision and knowledge of both the government and business, I believe the board can help guide the corporation and its leadership with their plans for growth and expand USIS’ leadership in the federal and commercial background screening industries.”

“I look forward to working with these leaders, both as a member of the board and as USIS’ CEO,” said Dobbs. “They each possess an in-depth and unique perspective that will help us build additional market strength in the federal sectors of our businesses. Their wide range of experience will also be invaluable as we leverage our proven skills and leadership in the federal sector to develop new ideas to expand USIS commercial business offerings and opportunities.”

Norman Y. Mineta , 76, vice chairman of Hill & Knowlton, Inc., served in Congress for more than 20 years and in the Cabinets of both Republican and Democratic presidents. For almost 30 years, Mineta represented San Jose, Calif., first on the City Council, then as mayor, and then from 1975 to 1995 as a member of Congress. Mineta served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President William J. Clinton from 2000 to 2001, and was appointed the U. S. Secretary of Transportation by President George W. Bush in 2001, where he served until he joined Hill & Knowlton in July 2006. Mineta was vice president of Lockheed Martin before his appointment by President William J. Clinton as U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Among his numerous accomplishments, Mineta received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, and the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, awarded for significant public service of enduring value to aviation in the United States. While in Congress, he was the co-founder of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and Chair of the National Civil Aviation Review Commission. He is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley. He serves on the boards of AECOM Technology Corp. and Horizon Lines, Inc.

Thomas H. Collins , 61, retired Admiral and Commandant of the U. S. Coast Guard from 2002 to 2006, served for 38 years as a commissioned officer and leader in the U.S. Coast Guard. As Commandant, he led the transfer of the Coast Guard from the Department of Transportation to the Department of Homeland Security and developed the nation’s maritime security strategy and associated security enhancements in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Prior to becoming Commandant, he served as the Coast Guard's Vice Commandant from 2000 to 2002, and as Commander, Pacific Area and Eleventh Coast Guard District from 1998 to 2000. His other flag assignments include serving as Commander, Fourteenth Coast Guard District in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Chief, Office of Acquisition at Coast Guard headquarters. Earlier in his career he served aboard the cutter Vigilant and commanded the cutter Cape Morgan. Collins is a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy, where he later served as a faculty member. He holds a master’s degree from Wesleyan University and an MBA from the University of New Haven. Collins serves on the boards of EID Passports, Inc., Spatial Data Analytics Corp., and the Coast Guard Foundation.

Michael K. Powell , 44, a senior advisor of Providence Equity Partners and chairman of the MK Powell Group, was nominated by President William J. Clinton to a Republican seat on the Federal Communications Commission in 1997. In 2001 he was designated Chairman by President George W. Bush, serving in that position until 2005. Prior to that, Powell served as the chief of staff of the Antitrust Division in the Department of Justice, an associate in the Washington, D.C., office of the law firm of O'Melveny & Myers LLP, and clerk for the Honorable Harry T. Edwards, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Before starting his legal career, Powell served as a policy advisor to Secretary of Defense Richard B. Cheney, and he had military service as an armored cavalry officer in the U.S. Army. He graduated from the College of William and Mary with a bachelor’s degree in government and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University Law Center. Powell is a member of the board of trustees of the RAND Corporation and the Aspen Institute. Additionally, he serves on the boards of Cisco, ObjectVideo, and CMWare, Inc. He also currently serves as rector of the Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary.

Michael D. McCurry , 53, a partner at Public Strategies Washington, Inc., served in the White House as press secretary to President William J. Clinton from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, he served as spokesman for the Department of State and director of communications for the Democratic National Committee. He also held leadership roles in several national political campaigns. McCurry began his career on the staff of the United States Senate working as press secretary to the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources and to the committee's chairman, Senator Harrison A. Williams, Jr. He also served as press secretary to Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. McCurry received his bachelor of arts from Princeton University and a master of arts from Georgetown University. He serves on boards or advisory councils for the Commission on Presidential Debates, Share Our Strength, One Vote ‘08, the Center for International Private Enterprises, Bread for the World, the Junior Statesmen Foundation, the Children's Scholarship Fund, the Wesley Theological Seminary, and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. McCurry is also a senior advisor to Grassroots Enterprise, Inc., a firm specializing in Internet-based strategies for citizen mobilization.

Affiliate Elections In addition to being elected to the board of directors of USIS, Messrs. M ineta, Collins, Powell, and McCurry were also elected to the boards of directors of USIS Holding Corp., USIS Acquisition Corp., and US Investigations Services, LLC, three affiliated companies of USIS.

About Providence Equity Partners
Providence Equity Partners, which acquired USIS earlier this year, is the leading global private equity firm specializing in equity investments in media, entertainment, communications, and information companies around the world. The principals of Providence manage funds with approximately $21 billion in equity commitments and have invested in more than 100 companies operating in over 20 countries since the firm's inception in 1989. Providence is headquartered in Providence, R. I., and has offices in New York and London. The firm is opening offices in Hong Kong and New Delhi.

About USIS
Established in 1996, USIS helps businesses, federal agencies, and institutions protect critical assets, evaluate information, and identify and mitigate risk. The company offers a broad range of services including pre-employment and drug screening services, background investigations, business intelligence and risk management solutions, and national security services. The company provides its specialized, customer-focused services to clients ranging from the federal government and major retailers to local law enforcement agencies and small businesses.

USIS’ three divisions include the Investigative Services Division, the largest supplier of background investigations to the U.S. government; the Commercial Services Division, a leading provider of pre-employment and drug screening services to commercial clients nationwide; and the National Security Division, a provider of national security services that support mission critical needs. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., USIS has approximately 7,000 employees supporting business operations in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and overseas.

Media Contact
Michael John : office, 703.637.1694;
mobile, 703.343.3325; e-mail, michael.john@usis.com

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